Game 7 Preview and Thread: Nuggets at Hawks (5pm MDT)
by Nate Timmons on Nov 7, 2009 12:00 PM MST
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The Nuggets and Hawks are both coming off losses last night and both losses eerily familiar ... don't believe me? Follow the jump and take a peek, if you dare! (Sorry, still in Halloween mode apparently.)
Records:
Denver: 5-1 (Key wins: vs. Blazers and Jazz ... loss at Heat)
Atlanta: 4-2 (Key wins: vs. Wizards and at Portland ... losses at Lakers and Bobcats)
Time and TV: Game starts at 5:00 p.m. Mountain and can be seen on NBA TV or Altitude
Injuries: Denver - Joey Graham: day-to-day (sprained toe), Kenyon Martin (left leg contusion) wont play
Atlanta - Jason Collins: day-to-day (ankle)
The J.R. Smith countdown ... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Smith will be returning to action in Chicago.
I'm going to give you a few excerpts from a game last night, let's see if you can figure out if I'm taking these passages from the Nuggets game or the Hawks game ...
For a night, the roles were reversed. The low-scoring ______ were suddenly efficient on offense, while the high-scoring _____ turned in a stinker ...
and some more ...
"I don't know when we all of a sudden just really became a selfish team," ______ said. "Now everybody wants to go one-on-one. It's me, me, me. It's crazy, man."
Those excerpts are from the Hawks vs. Bobcats game last night and the quote is from Hawks guard Joe Johnson. But I'm telling you ... Atlanta and Denver played very similar games last night. That is why tonight's game can be a very nice turnaround game for one of these teams. I'm guessing that the team that decides to play unselfish will come away with the win.
In Denver's five wins this season they posted team assist numbers of: 22 vs. the Jazz, 11 vs. the Blazers, 36 vs. the Grizzlies, 18 vs. the Pacers and 25 vs. the Nets.
In Denver's lone loss, last night, the Nuggets combined for just 10 total assists.
Looking at the numbers above, Denver struggled in two games this season: on the road in Portland and last night in Miami. In each of those games the Nuggets posted their lowest assist totals. Basketball is a game that's all about getting the best available shot aka the easiest shot that gives you the best chance to make a basket. Things go a lot better for the Nuggets when they share the ball and we should know early if Denver is going to play unselfish basketball.
The Nuggets also must find a way to control the boards tonight and that task will be very difficult with K-Mart watching from the bench or locker room. We've seen Martin miss time before and last season when he was out George Karl turned to Renaldo Balkman. Seems pretty odd right? Balkman goes from not being able to get off the bench to potential starter. Balkman came in last night and logged 6 points (2-3 shooting) and 6 rebounds in 15 minutes and started the second half in K-Mart's absence.
I was just glancing at the box score of the Hawks vs. Bobcats game and had to do a double-take on Joe Smith's minutes ... he started, but only played 6 minutes. I thought maybe the game was waaaaay to familiar with both starting power forwards getting injured, but alas Smith plays limited minutes a la Dahntay Jones to make way for Josh Smith off the bench a la J.R. Smith.
Thankfully, the Hawks are a bit undersized overall themselves so a rotation of Balkman, Nene, Andersen, and Graham should be able to bang down low. Although the Hawks have Joe Smith 6'10'', Al Horford 6'10'', Zaza Pachulia 6'11'', and Josh Smith 6'9'' to throw at the Nuggets.
And when Joe Johnson was talking about his team playing a bit selfish ... it's not a big surprise when you consider they have a lot of offensive weapons in Johnson, Horford, Josh Smith, Mike Bibby (always likes to light the Nuggets up), Marvin Williams, Jamal Crawford, Maurice Evans, and rookie point guard Jeff Teague.
I'm excited to hopefully get to see Teague play. The rookie out of Wake Forest was drafted one spot behind Ty Lawson at 19th overall and his playing time has been all over the board (although he averages about 13 minutes per game). Teague has a lot of talent and I was hoping that if the Nuggets didn't get Lawson that they'd be able to get Teague ... it's always fun to watch guys play who you were thinking might end up with the team you follow.
Denver has to find a find a way to play unselfish and Melo must look to get his teammates involved. Along with trying to play unselfish the Nuggets are down another offensive weapon and some of the role players must step up tonight and take the load off Melo and Billups. I don't know who is going to step up tonight, but Denver could use an unfamiliar face to have a career night. One team will get right and earn a win, let's hope it's the Nuggets.
Opposition's take: Peach Tree Hoops
Photo courtesy of AP Photos: Gregory Smith
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Is it too much to hope?
Is it too much to hope that Afflalo will get the start with Balkman?
Why do I fear that GK will rear his ugly head and use a starting lineup of CB/AC/Melo/Nene/Petro?
Don’t scoff, he’s more inclined than you think.
That said, I would much rather see a lineup of CB/AA/Melo/Crimestopper/Nene. That way Balkman’s limited offensive potential is evened out by Afflalo’s ability to shoot the 3 and drive the ball, not to mention that he is a stronger defender than AC.
I cringe to think of how the defense will come out if the Nuggets start AC and Balkman or AC and Petro. Can you see the weak-side sag already? 17 points in the first quarter.
by NuggBuckets on Nov 7, 2009 12:58 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
oddly optimistic
I think as a fan, as weird as this sounds, its better when your team experiences a loss the way the Nuggets, and Broncos, did. It releases this pressure of “how far can they go without losing?” or “tonite they put their perfect season on the line!” I feel like the Nuggs are going to come out and play hard fast and with teamwork. If anything, this is the first early ‘bounce back test’…. I feel good about our nuggs.
Also, isnt it funny that not 24 hours ago, the Nuggets were considered the second best team in the west by some and after last night they are “pretenders” according to the “experts”. drives me crazy….
GO NUGGETS
by SternfluffsKobe on Nov 7, 2009 3:27 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
JR Smith hurt ?
Just saw this posted on the twitter account for JR’s brother.
@Swish_Smith5 shit got this boot on my foot man ankle messed up. about 3 hours ago from Echofon in reply to Swish_Smith5
by BlueDane on Nov 7, 2009 3:33 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Great preview
Both teams are coming off deflating road losses last night. It’s pretty horrifying how we lost though, clearly we had the talent to win that game but didn’t get to see it until George Karl had already given up. ATL is returning home and Denver is in the midst of a long road trip with injuries piling up. The Hawks have super athletic bodies to throw at Melo and good shooters, plus GK’s coaching and Anthony Carter to beat the Nuggets with. The wildcard will be a stellar game from Renaldo or Birdman, but Mike Woodson will almost certainly make better adjustments from last nights play and they are at home. It’s alright tho, JR is coming back soon and we will have another weapon available against Karl, AC, and whoever we have to play that night. I’m in a surprisingly good mood after the Buffs win, but right now I just can’t see the Nugs any different after that mutiny on George Karl last night.
by runningdonut on Nov 7, 2009 3:45 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Im soo pissed.
I have league pass broadband and for some retarded reason nba tv games are blacked out.
&#@(&$(#&$)#(*$(#_
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 4:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Lets go!!
Nuggets!! c’mon lets put last nights game behind us and come out flying
by stan_26 on Nov 7, 2009 4:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Never, ever start Anthony Carter
Because SAC Syndrome doesn’t have to happen…
by CraftyB on Nov 7, 2009 4:55 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Malik is starting for Kmart, hopefully Balkman can get some minutes.
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 4:58 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
WTF??
Malik is starting??!..dam thought ’Naldo would.
by stan_26 on Nov 7, 2009 5:03 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Graham and Malik starting
Please let this be the end of AC
by runningdonut on Nov 7, 2009 5:10 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Balkman is starting
Grahan at SG, Balkman at PF.
by stan_26 on Nov 7, 2009 5:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my God Chauncey
The fuck are you doing
by runningdonut on Nov 7, 2009 5:14 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Where have the Thuggets gone?
I miss those guys.
by CraftyB on Nov 7, 2009 5:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Liking this bigger lineup
But if no one is cutting to the basket and trying to get rebounds, it won’t be much of a lineup
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 7, 2009 5:16 PM MST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Nice feed to Balk under the rim
That’s how they win this game, not jump shots
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 7, 2009 5:19 PM MST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
i like
Joey Graham starting. Much better then AC
by stan_26 on Nov 7, 2009 5:21 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
This essentially could be our best rebounding/ defensive lineup.
Maybe our slowest too though.
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 5:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
melo is going up against double team twice in a row, fuckin pass the ball man.
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 5:23 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Bird
Get the rebound. Fuck.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:26 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Chauncey was wide open at three line, but melo has to take a jumper with hands in his face.
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 5:27 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Chauncey is going 1 on 1
and missing a lot of shots. He needs to be distributing like that dump to Afflalo
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Fuck you CB..
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Let TY be in the game, GK
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:30 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
WTF BILLUPS?! WTF BIRD?
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Fuck.
Chauncey what are you doing man
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
WHAT THE FUCK IS AC IN THE GAME FOR?!!
FOR NENE NONE THE LESS
by CombatChuk on Nov 7, 2009 5:33 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Carter replacing Nene
Oh god.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:33 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
BIRDMAN is lazy now he has his contract
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
OK GUYS GAME IS OVER
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Fuck this.
I can’t stand this version of the Nuggets.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
amen
CB is just awful now…so is Birdman
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
GUARD THE PERIMETER
WHAT THE FUCK
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
AC's superior defense is in effect
Getting schooled like no other
by CombatChuk on Nov 7, 2009 5:37 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Crawford guarded by AC
What’s Jamal’s career high?
by runningdonut on Nov 7, 2009 5:38 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
we fuckin need D
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:38 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Commitment to defense just out the window
after last season. This fucking sucks. Just get rid of all of our bigs
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:38 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
agreed.
last years D is gone, bird is lazy
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Bird needs to be benched for a week
His passion to play is gone completely
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you guys kidding me with this game over bs?
The 1st quarter just ended for crying out loud. Have some faith.
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 7, 2009 5:39 PM MST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Defence
is just terrible. but greyson is right its the first quartet guys. ages to play yet.
by stan_26 on Nov 7, 2009 5:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
We're seriously missing Kmart's post presence...
Nene has no post presence he’s a esteira (doormat in Portuguese)
by CombatChuk on Nov 7, 2009 5:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
ARE U DAMN SERIOUS
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
GAMEEEE OVER
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
WE ARE A NICE TEAM, RIGHT?
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
FUCK YOU CARTER
You piece of shit.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Please AC
If your gonna be in the game, atleast let TY bring the ball up.
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 5:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
No intensity
I really thought we were past this bs.
by CraftyB on Nov 7, 2009 5:43 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
we are done tonight, melo will come in and try to comeback by himself
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:43 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
see ya im going too
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
yes sir
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:44 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Insane
Can’t get rebounds, missing 3’s, getting stuffed at the posts. You can’t blame all of this one the road. Fuck.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:46 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
attitude problem
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
DEAR GEORGE KARL,
grow a brain, dont play AC, and stop looking like a creature from the black lagoon.
by slight31 on Nov 7, 2009 5:46 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
are u serious... no rebounds?
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
It's like they hit 5 wins and decided that was enough for this trip
Effort just isn’t there from anyone but Melo and Lawson.
by CraftyB on Nov 7, 2009 5:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
OUT HUSTLED
FUCK YOU NENE FUCK YOU BIRD. WHY THE FUCK WONT YOU GET A REBOUND
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
we better be at least down 10 by halftime or this is done
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
GO Nuggets!!!
I’m happy because I get the game on NBATV
Dear Rockies - Thank you for a wonderful rollercoaster of a season! NL Wild Card Champs. Best turnaround in MLB history for a team to win the Wild Card. Can't wait to do it again next year!
Troy Tulowitzki - MLB's BEST shortstop..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - Re-sign!! he's en Fuego!!
Brad Hawpe- I hope I get to see you in a Rockies uniform again!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, leaping Utleys in a single bound!
by SDcat09 on Nov 7, 2009 5:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Three point guards in the game right now!
by slight31 on Nov 7, 2009 5:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Karl is an idiot
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Nene dunk the ball.
STOP BEING A PUSSY AND DUNK THE BALL
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:49 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
What Happened...
to Nene’s post game? You never see him use his footwork anymore or any of his post moves.
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 5:49 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Who knows?
Nene and Bird have disappeared this season. They can’t dunk, they can’t block, they can’t rebound.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
This sure doesn't look like the team that started out the season
nor played last season. What happened to the defense and what happened to rebounding?
Dear Rockies - Thank you for a wonderful rollercoaster of a season! NL Wild Card Champs. Best turnaround in MLB history for a team to win the Wild Card. Can't wait to do it again next year!
Troy Tulowitzki - MLB's BEST shortstop..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - Re-sign!! he's en Fuego!!
Brad Hawpe- I hope I get to see you in a Rockies uniform again!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, leaping Utleys in a single bound!
by SDcat09 on Nov 7, 2009 5:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
NICE JOB AC
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:51 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
blech what the heck pass was the AC
Dear Rockies - Thank you for a wonderful rollercoaster of a season! NL Wild Card Champs. Best turnaround in MLB history for a team to win the Wild Card. Can't wait to do it again next year!
Troy Tulowitzki - MLB's BEST shortstop..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - Re-sign!! he's en Fuego!!
Brad Hawpe- I hope I get to see you in a Rockies uniform again!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, leaping Utleys in a single bound!
by SDcat09 on Nov 7, 2009 5:51 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Playing these better teams.
It becomes way more clear why we need JR as a creator off the dribble, defender and scorer.
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 5:51 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
god bless you ty
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:51 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Atlanta is just taking their points
No defense inside or out
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:52 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Ty is quite the speedster
Dear Rockies - Thank you for a wonderful rollercoaster of a season! NL Wild Card Champs. Best turnaround in MLB history for a team to win the Wild Card. Can't wait to do it again next year!
Troy Tulowitzki - MLB's BEST shortstop..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - Re-sign!! he's en Fuego!!
Brad Hawpe- I hope I get to see you in a Rockies uniform again!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, leaping Utleys in a single bound!
by SDcat09 on Nov 7, 2009 5:52 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Of course you shoot 59.5%
when you’re open for every shot
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:53 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I've seen more D in a game of NBA Live
Again, no intensity. Where have the Thuggets gone?
by CraftyB on Nov 7, 2009 5:53 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I-WANT-J.R
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
you guys seriously need to chill out
too much negativity. have some faith
by skithebert on Nov 7, 2009 5:53 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Point taken
But the lack of effort two nights in a row is disturbing.
by CraftyB on Nov 7, 2009 5:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
this was mostly directed at sepioes and milehighmonsters. they are playing poorly but yelling obcenties over the internet doesn’t fix anything. i agree carter should not be playing.
by skithebert on Nov 7, 2009 5:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
AI is old and should only be coming of the bench
Why can’t he figure that out yet?
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:55 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
same for CB
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
That makes no sense.
Chauncey Billups is stronger, smarter, and more creative than AI. Ty does not have the experience to lead us to wins yet.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 5:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we have them in the penalty
With 5 minutes left this could be something worth noting
by Lethalturnip on Nov 7, 2009 5:57 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I keep waiting for Nene to turn into Amare Stoudemire
Sadly, I just don’t think it’s going to happen.
by CraftyB on Nov 7, 2009 5:58 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
he has the potential but not the mentality, has to dunk man
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 6:00 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
nene
is so afraid of getting his shot blocked. MAN UP
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 5:58 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Hit this FTs bird
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
FUCK ASS SHIT HELL
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 5:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
dont be dumb ty...
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 6:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
are u serious...
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 6:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Missed free throws.
We won’t rebound, we won’t drive to the hole, and we won’t make our charity shots. This is awful
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I would say this is painful
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 6:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
It is torturous
Just like the rest of the game.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
damn, i ll go to bed on halftime, 2 in the morning here in spain
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 6:04 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
REBOUND THE FUCKING BALL DUMB ASSES
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 6:06 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Nene
seriously, fuck you. You fucking lazy pussy
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:06 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
i d bet you 100$ we aint
"Do not rest in defense. You can spend 24 seconds in offense on resting. If you do good enough on defense, you will be able to rest on offense."
by sepioes on Nov 7, 2009 6:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
dude you are so negative
what is your deal
by skithebert on Nov 7, 2009 6:11 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
They built their lead bcause of our 3-guard offense!
What the hell was that all about? Joe Johnson scored like 10 str8 points!
by Verbal Kint on Nov 7, 2009 6:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Karl just has no idea what he's doing
Putting 3 PG’s on the floor at the same time with Aaron and Melo. Makes no sense at all
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hawks refusing to make this a 10 point game
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:11 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
We're so freakin tiny out there!
At least try to play Petro!
by Verbal Kint on Nov 7, 2009 6:12 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Petro is garbage,
he only needs to see the court when we are up 30, same for ac .
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 6:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
2 losses in a row
because Nuggets are unwilling to play
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:13 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
fans like you are irritating
if we play like we’re capable of in the 2nd half we can win for sure
by skithebert on Nov 7, 2009 6:15 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
10 points
aome of you guys are talkin like its 40 points have faith in your team!!
by stan_26 on Nov 7, 2009 6:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Not trying to be irritating just venting.
I still have faith, but after we went into Miami down only 1 point, excuse me if I’m a little worried
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
10-12 points is doable
We could easily be down 20 as poorly as we’ve played. I actually like our odds to take this one back in the 2nd half.
by CraftyB on Nov 7, 2009 6:13 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
It's a nice a platitude
And over the long haul it’s true. But game-to-game, plenty of NBA teams win without much of either.
by CraftyB on Nov 7, 2009 6:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
if we play defence
we can definetly win…its only ten points.
by stan_26 on Nov 7, 2009 6:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed- but they have to keep it manageable.
We literally sleepwalked most of that half. Nene can be so annoying- it always takes him a while to get into it.
by Verbal Kint on Nov 7, 2009 6:18 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
If only we could combine Nene's skill set...
…with KMart’s mentality.
by CraftyB on Nov 7, 2009 6:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Nene reminds me of oden sometimes, just kind of moping around looking for sympathy because he got a foul called or something.
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 6:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Nene's better offensively
But I get your point. All we need is NeneMartin and another good big…
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:38 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
We need some big production from the bench
and team effort on rebounds and we could steal this one.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:24 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
10 pts
Better than I expected. Chauncey picking it up. Nothing from our bigs yet, only 8 mins and 1 TO from AC. Nugs just might do this
by runningdonut on Nov 7, 2009 6:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Nuggets optimists we need you
in this second half! Let’s go Nuggets!!
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:30 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
6 points in 2 minutes
come on guys! Stop the easy buckets and turn overs.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
this is why joey and balkman dont get many minutes.
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 6:33 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
You can't put this on Karl
Team’s just playing like ass.
by CraftyB on Nov 7, 2009 6:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like the 5 players on the court are the morons to me.
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 6:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
How about everyone out there on the court affiliated with the Nuggets are morons?
It’s not like our bench is doing a good job waiving towels either…
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Starts with the coaching as far as i'm concerned. Being a player before, i have first hand witnessed this.
by slight31 on Nov 7, 2009 6:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yah...
I haven’t played organized, referreed, coached basketball since 5th grade. I just play some streetball with my friends every now and then. But yah, I’m sure the coach matters a lot, with no sarcasm intended.
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Coming out just like last night.
Sigh.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
NUGGETS FAIL AGAIN
I’m on the edge of sledgehammering my computer…
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Deja vu
Hopefully, we lose by 45, GK gets fired, and we win the NBA championship.
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
We need K-Mart back
I don’t want to see Petro play another minute in the eNBA….
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to say that too...
This is a mess.
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I've never seen the Nuggets
go this cold over two games. Unbelievable.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:38 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Well, I see we're still the 'Enver Nuggets.
This is a piss poor performance….from EVERYONE!!!!!
by Verbal Kint on Nov 7, 2009 6:39 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Pathetic
They should lose by 50 to make up for last 8 pt loss which should have been 30
by runningdonut on Nov 7, 2009 6:39 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Nuggets need the two days off to get their shit together. Poor team offense, poor team defense, and just multiple personal mistakes.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody is playing playmaker is all im sayin, JR can do that,
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 6:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Our rotations will be back to normal somewhat as well.
by CCH on Nov 7, 2009 6:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
THE ENVER NUGGETS ARE BACK
We might as well eliminate the “T” in Nuggets, as there seems to be 0 teamwork/…
AP Headline:
Enver Nugges on the way to the second loss in as many days!
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Atlanta is winning by 20
and they’re throwing things at the refs? So dumb
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
god damn, mentally weak.
pass the FUCKING BALLL!
by 808inDenver on Nov 7, 2009 6:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
FAIL FAIL FAI LFAI LFAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL UGH
This is making me not be able to type right at aall…
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:43 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
It seems as if everyone out there on our team has suddenly acquired Zach Randolph's amazing passing ability...
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:43 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
In his early years, Larry was at least an average passer
And so thus the spirit of Yinka Dare lives, for another game…
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
How many road losses is that to the Dirty Birds?
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:43 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
As in consecutive road losses….
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
3 I think
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
HAWKS SUCK STOP JAWWING AT THE GODDAMN REFS
GK SHOULD STOP PLAYING AC AND SHOW THAT HE CARES. THE PLAYERS NEED TO LEARN HOW TO NOT TAKE CRAPTASTIC JUMPERS. SO MUCH ABOUT DEFENSE, THIS GODDAMN CRAPPIECE OF A GAME NEEDS TO END, NOW. PETRO SHOULD BE BANNED FROM THE NBA, HE SUCKS SO MUCH.
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What kinda offense is this?
Dribble for 15 secs, clear out for Melo/CB, so they can force another jumper?
by Verbal Kint on Nov 7, 2009 6:43 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only one who'd like to
see Karl show some fricken EMOTION?
by Verbal Kint on Nov 7, 2009 6:46 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I know, 4th game in 5 nights but C'mon...
Unprofessional effort by our beloved Nuggs. By the way, the Hawks had to travel last night too…and, the arena is half empty…
by ACEIII on Nov 7, 2009 6:46 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry guys, Im done.
I’d rather watch some football & quaff some brewski’s. I’m not gonna ruin my Saturday nite! Peace out.
by Verbal Kint on Nov 7, 2009 6:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Probably the best decision you could make
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 7, 2009 6:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to watch some Comedy Central
I don’t even care what the score is now…
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 7, 2009 6:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Outplayed and outhustled in every facet
Time to seriously wonder if the hot start was a fluke.
by runningdonut on Nov 7, 2009 6:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
BENCH MELO!
PASS THE FUCKING BALL, CHEESER.
by 808inDenver on Nov 7, 2009 6:52 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
We really need to get our shit together...
regroup in these next couple days. Get Kenyon and JR back in. Also more Lawson please!
Carlos Gonzalez is amazing.
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is."
~Bob Feller~
by AtkinsandTulofan on Nov 7, 2009 6:53 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Not the End of the World, But...
5-2 is not a bad way to go with JR out, but I don’t like how they have have played against the two good teams on this road trip (Miami and Atlanta). Lack of effort on defense and poor team offense is not something we saw a lot of last year. It’s a long season. .. .
by ACEIII on Nov 7, 2009 6:56 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
we should just start Lawson and Afflalo.
bench melo and CB1 for a few games. they need to get their heads out of their asses.
by 808inDenver on Nov 7, 2009 6:56 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Agree
Seriously, don’t bench them but put both a a shorter leash. They have responded so poorly to falling behind behind it’s killed us. Just take them out mid first quarter if they are slacking, like when Balkman and Joey went out
by runningdonut on Nov 7, 2009 7:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Missing Dahntay and Kleiza just a Tad
They (and JR) helped keep the Nuggs in more than a few games like this last year…
by ACEIII on Nov 7, 2009 7:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
No way. Just missing JR and Kenyon.
by NuggBuckets on Nov 7, 2009 7:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Dahntay
But no way on LK. Except for a game here or there, he was a walking catastrophe last season.
by CraftyB on Nov 7, 2009 7:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Careter better not play a single minute more
Unless their lead balloons to 30+ and we just want to embarrass him
by runningdonut on Nov 7, 2009 7:06 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
i didnt tune in till the 2nd half.
was he awful like usual.
by 808inDenver on Nov 7, 2009 7:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Think that's it for me
Still, I’ll take 5-2 minus JR. Here’s hoping his return gives us the jolt we need…
by CraftyB on Nov 7, 2009 7:20 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Fly a chair or something GK.
i cant get over the effort and brainless play the past 2 games.
by 808inDenver on Nov 7, 2009 7:26 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I'm most disappointed in billups
he normally is the one that can sense the game get out of hand and hit a big shot to swing momentum. that was one of his greatest strengths. he could sense when we would go into jumpshot mode and fall behind and he would stop it with a smart penetration or a big shot. not seeing that this year and its concerning
by skithebert on Nov 7, 2009 7:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I'm most disappointed in CARMELO
Well, hubla dupla he gets praised the first 2 games, then he turns into a little motherfuckinng ballhog that does nothing good for the team. FUCK MELO trade him for a center UN FUCKING BELIEVABLE
by nuggetsfan on Nov 7, 2009 7:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Lots of standing around on offense.
Period. No sharing the ball. Lots of one on one. Lots of attempted layups by Nene and not dunks. Interesting calls by refs…this game had nothing to do with what we shouldve done in the offseason…we coulda beat these guys (apparently all named Smith) and we didn’t. Period. lazy one on one basketball will never get it done.
by SternfluffsKobe on Nov 7, 2009 7:38 PM MST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I finally got comcast and watched some south park on on demand. hilarious.
by Fly Agaric on Nov 7, 2009 7:43 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
AC only had 7 minutes
does this mean he’s finally dropping out of the rotation?
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by Bek$ on Nov 7, 2009 7:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
One thing was consistant
He got a goose egg in the scoring department
by samdman on Nov 7, 2009 7:54 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
by nuggetsfan on Nov 7, 2009 8:51 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
You guys call yourselves fans?
Are you serious, last time I checked we have only lost two games, one of which we were missing two of our best players. God the fairweather fans on here are pathetic. Go root for the Lakers, we don’t need a bunch of fans who will throw their team under the bus the minute they struggle. I’m ashamed to be associated with the likes of most people on this board
by Zachm219 on Nov 7, 2009 8:55 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
+1
nuggetsfan you are an embarrassment.
by skithebert on Nov 7, 2009 9:23 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't you need a new logo
that being that LK is a Greek now?
by samdman on Nov 9, 2009 9:40 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
It's the way you lose
That’s more frustrating than anything. Yes a lot of us have been real negative probably overreacting because we knew the team was not playing great and didn’t approach winning like they should. I can take this loss it’s a tough team but to not even compete in the last 2 winnable games shouldn’t happen. It sucks to hit a bump in the road and not be able to find any answers because the driver doesn’t know what he’s doing, and has his bald gay lover on top of him so he can’t see the road
by runningdonut on Nov 7, 2009 9:14 PM MST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I'm new to this blog
but always been a fan of the nuggets since the days of Abdul-Rauf (Jackson) and Mutumbo. I gotta say I’m really disappointed with many of the comments and posters on here. I realize they have not played well the last two games and there is plenty to be critical about. However the straight vitriol I see so-called fans spewing at their own team is just depressing. I thought this would be a place to come and talk objectively about the nuggets. However I’ve seen nothing but what seem to be a bunch of kids who just learned how to curse, running their collective mouths. I’m sure there a plenty of fans who do not act this way on here but unfortunately they get drowned out. This blog could learn something from MHR, which from what I can tell is one of the best online sports websites I’ve come across. I hope to see this become more like MHR in both a community sense and as a legitimate news source.
by skithebert on Nov 7, 2009 9:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Not all of us are like this
Just the dopes who probably didn’t start watching the nuggets until we got Melo. However do take note that you won’t find anything coming from Nate or Andrew. I joined this blog because Andrew is a quality writer who knows his Nuggets, probably better then anyone I know. When Nate got absolved into the blog I wasn’t sure what to think because i had never read his blog, but he has proved equally adept at writing on our team. So don’t get discouraged by the comments. You just have to look at it like espn.com. A lot of good columinsts there (and some real morons too) but there are still plenty of idiots roaming the comment boards who you just have to ignore/laugh at/occasionally reprimand
by Zachm219 on Nov 8, 2009 2:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
why do ppl keep saying trade melo?
wtf… he is by far one of the best players in the league… u guys r spoiled jeeez u rly should appreciate our team some more…. just cuz we lost 2 games…
by hvino on Nov 8, 2009 2:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
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